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for Rettta
Esplanade. From the frenzied traffic and congestion
of Tamiami Trail, I find the serenity of this
beautiful street pulls me in immediately-- so take a
little ride with me. The first thing that comes
upon you is a wonderful quiet calm that makes you
want you just say “aah”. As you look to the
right you see the glistening water of Charlotte
Harbor and to your left the quaint beautiful homes
of historic Punta
Gorda, all different and charming each in their own
special way, beautifully landscaped and, some, even
hidden a bit from the eyes of the casual observer.
Looking straight ahead are the tall and majestic
royal palm trees which appear to be standing at
attention as they guide your way. Taking a little
tour and turning into the first circle drive on the
water side you see a variety of beautiful foliage
and trees. A covered picnic area and gazebo is the
site for a myriad of activities from a night of jazz
or country music to a group of friends meeting to
enjoy the view or watch one of the amazing sunsets
over Charlotte Harbor. Over a bit farther is a long
pier jutting out into the water where you may see a
couple holding hands and enjoying their peaceful
surroundings.
Continuing down the street you see the bight primary
colors of the playground that’s enjoyed by residents
and the many children who come to visit from the
frozen north. How fun to climb the Jungle Jim or
play on the slide with the water as your backdrop. A
little further down are the tennis courts, the
Charlotte County YMCA, where you may attend a yoga
class among other activities and, lastly, the Punta
Gorda Boating Club.
We’ve reached the end of this lovely ride but I’ll
do it again and again because I love it and see
something new each time. The morning is different
than the afternoon and of course at sunset it’s
spectacular from any spot. Once nightfall comes,
the old fashioned street lights guide your way and
the homes light up with the vitality one knows is
inside, as well as in all of us who love this life
in Punta Gorda. 
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